Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Disclosure(s):
Breanne McGhee, OD: No financial relationships to disclose
This interactive course is designed to equip optometrists with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively overcome language barriers when interacting with patients who speak a different language. Language barriers can hinder patient-provider communication, impact patient care, and reduce patient satisfaction. This course will explore evidence-based facts, share clinical pearls, and provide guidelines and tips for optometrists to bridge these gaps successfully.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Recognize the impact of language barriers on patient care and identify evidence-based facts supporting the importance of addressing them.
Employ effective communication strategies, clinical pearls, and guidelines to provide high-quality eye care to patients who speak a different language
Demonstrate cultural competency, navigate legal and ethical considerations, and build trust with diverse patients to enhance patient satisfaction and health outcomes
